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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.69, 37,788.50 and 18,596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.69, 37,788.50 and 18,596.11 is: 27,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.69 : 37,788.50 = 18,596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.69/37,788.50 = 18,596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.69x = 37,788.50 × 18,596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.69x = 702,718,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,718,967.03/25,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,825.29

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